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Do I Need A VPN For Traveling?

March 5, 2020 By Bob Bales 5 Comments

VPN FOR TRAVEL

Full disclosure I am an affiliate for the product mentioned and if you buy using the provided link, I get a small commission. Like many people I have read for years about the dangers of using open wi-fi when Traveling but I didn’t do much about it. Today I use a VPN when traveling and also at home. Why use a VPN? It’s simple, it keeps your data safe from prying eyes and … [Read more...]

15 Off The Beaten Path Destinations Revealed by Travel Bloggers

February 20, 2020 By Bob Bales Leave a Comment

Olomouc Czech Republic_Veronika TravelGeekery

I love finding places off the beaten path. You know, those places where there just isn’t a lot of tourists. Not because of any higher calling or because I think I am some kind of cutting edge traveler that knows more than anyone else. I like it because I just like exploring destinations. I like finding those places off the beaten path because I find it easier to strike up a … [Read more...]

7 Tips To Traveling Off The Beaten Path

January 15, 2020 By Bob Bales 8 Comments

off the beaten path travel

Call it many things, experiential travel, immersion travel, traveling off the beaten path or as I like to refer to it, traveling off the tourist path, a lot of people are looking for authentic travel experiences. There has been a surge of travel companies and tour operators promising to deliver you the adventure of your lifetime. Unfortunately, most of this is just marketing … [Read more...]

How to Travel Alone, Even If You Never Have

December 10, 2019 By Bob Bales Leave a Comment

empty chair on beach

There are a lot of people that travel alone. Some just because they have a wanderlust and are always jetting off somewhere for an adventure and some because they just had no one available or willing to go on a trip with them. I travel alone quite a bit and there are both pros and cons to solo travel. Traveling with friends and family can be fun but it can also be … [Read more...]

What To Do When Your Flight Is Cancelled Or Delayed

May 27, 2019 By Bob Bales 1 Comment

flight cancelled sign

I recently had the trip from hell where in a four day period I faced 3 flight cancellations, 2 flight delays and lost luggage. According to American Airlines, a work slowdown by mechanics trying to leverage their bargaining power was to blame. Whatever the reason Thousands of people were stranded at airports, delayed and inconvenienced. This appears to be happening a lot more … [Read more...]

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Profile Flipped Hi and welcome to The Traveling Fool. Born with a passion of learning about the history of different cultures, Bob Bales (aka The Traveling Fool) enjoys discovering people and places he finds off the beaten path that most tourists don’t know about. Often found with a cigar in one hand and a good whiskey in the other, Bob likes to write about what makes those people and places he visits special. From Europe to Asia and North America there is always a history and story to be told. To learn more about The Traveling Fool check out my About Me page.


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